Illinois

Illinois Court Allows Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Gun Maker to Proceed to Trial

An Illinois court ruled Tuesday that a wrongful death lawsuit against Smith & Wesson, the manufacturer of the firearm used in the 2022 Highland Park mass shooting, can proceed to trial.

Gun Rights Advocates Call on DOJ to Investigate Illinois Laws

Gun rights advocates in Illinois are appealing to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the state for possible violations of residents’ Second Amendment rights. The request follows Bondi’s recent remarks emphasizing that the right to bear arms is not a “second-class right,” a sentiment she expressed while examining gun permit delays in California.

Illinois Homeless Encampment Bill Faces Backlash

An Illinois bill aiming to prevent fines or criminal charges against homeless individuals using public property for life-sustaining activities is facing strong opposition from law enforcement groups. House Bill 1429, backed by advocacy organizations like the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness and Housing Action Illinois, recently advanced out of the Illinois House Housing Committee.

Illinois Bill Shields Non-Citizen Students

Illinois lawmakers are advancing House Bill 3247, which aims to protect non-citizen children from immigration enforcement while ensuring access to public education. Sponsored by state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, the measure would prohibit immigration enforcement actions in schools unless agents present a valid federal warrant.

New Holocaust Museum Highlights Japanese American Incarceration During WWII

A powerful new exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum is shedding light on a dark but often overlooked chapter of American history.

Illinois Woman Arrested for Vandalizing Tesla Service Center

A Buffalo Grove, Illinois woman has been arrested after allegedly vandalizing a newly constructed Tesla service center in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, authorities confirmed.

Illinois County Launches New Unit to Combat Human Trafficking

Kane County, Illinois officials are intensifying efforts to fight human trafficking with the launch of a specialized unit dedicated to addressing both sex and labor trafficking.

Illinois Mother Files Civil Rights Complaint Over Transgender Student in Girls’ Locker Room

An Illinois mother has filed a civil rights complaint with the Department of Justice after alleging that school administrators attempted to compel her 13-year-old daughter to change in front of a transgender student in the girls' locker room.

Illinois High Gasoline Taxes Aren’t Fixing Bad Roads

A new study reveals that Illinois’ high gasoline taxes are not resulting in better roads and bridges. The Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report ranks Illinois 36th in overall highway performance, a drop of seven spots from the previous year.

Illinois Experiences Unprecedented Surge in Real ID Demand

Illinois is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand for Real ID, leading officials to open the nation’s first Real ID Supercenter in downtown Chicago.

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